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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,677.41, 13,357.67 and 6,320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,677.41, 13,357.67 and 6,320.73 is: 8,724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,677.41 : 13,357.67 = 6,320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,677.41/13,357.67 = 6,320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,677.41x = 13,357.67 × 6,320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,677.41x = 84,430,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,430,225.50/9,677.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,724.47

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